09-08-2025
Pembrokeshire locations that are some of the best for stargazing
Events are being staged so people can enjoy Pembrokeshire Coast National Park after dark this month.
The park authority is hosting a series of events which will reveal the wild edge of the park after dark.
From bats flickering through the cloisters of St Davids to stars rising over Manorbier, and galaxies unfolding inside a dome at Carew – each event will offer a different glimpse of what stirs once daylight fades.
Highlights include a twilight bat walk through St Davids on August 14, where you can join a ranger to explore the city's lanes and cathedral grounds using handheld detectors to track the bats.
Manorbier Youth Hostel will host an atmospheric evening of stargazing on August 24, with Preseli Astronomy Society leading short talks, hands-on astronomy and a closer look at the tools behind the telescope.
There will be two events at Carew Castle on August 27. High-resolution planetarium shows will offer an immersive look at the stars, constellations and stories of the night sky. And a bat walk led by an expert guide will give visitors the chance to explore the castle grounds after dark.
The final event is at Oriel y Parc on August 28 – a full-day celebration of dark skies including solar gazing, live talks, creative sessions and drop-in activities across the site. Visitors can also join a guided bat walk (advance booking essential), before a stargazing session led by Preseli Astronomy Society – weather permitting.
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